Thursday, May 3, 2012

Cute cameo by Yoochun & Junsu ^^

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JYJ’s Yoochun has received a grading of a class 4 recruit.

Representatives of Yoochun’s management agency revealed via Star News on 3 May, “Yoochun was recently given the class 7 grading 3 times, and underwent detailed screenings. The final decision is a class 4 grading due to his asthma condition.” According to this, Yoochun will be serving his millitary service as a public service personnel. The scheduled enlistment date is 21 May. However, Yoochun is expected to defer the scheduled enlistment date in order to focus on his acting activities for the time being.

Yoochun is currently appearing in the SBS drama “Rooftop Prince”, which will end on 24 May. A representative said, “It is expected for a deferment application to be submitted in due to the filming for the drama. Considering Yoochun’s future activities as an artist, it is uncertain whether or not he will be enlisting within this year. On another note, Yoochun was involved in a traffic accident on 26 April.

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Viewers of SBS’ Rooftop Prince will soon be seeing JYJ’s Park Yoo Chun while hearing JYJ Kim Junsu’s voice on the television drama.

On May 3, a member of Rooftop Prince staff revealed,” A ballad track off of Kim Junsu’s May 15-release debut album is planned to be included as a song for Rooftop Prince.”

Kim Junsu’s song is titledI Don’t Like Love and has already been recorded.

The ballad song was revealed to be made by Jun Hye Sung who composed the hit ballad, That Woman for the Secret Garden OST, among other hit songs. Following Kim Junsu’s recording, Jun Hye Sung praised Kim and his singing saying, “He really came off as Korea’s best vocalist.”

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On May 21st at 6PM PST, Google will be hosting a concert at their Mountain View, California headquarters featuring performances by K-Pop’s reigning stars including SM Entertainment‘s Girls’ Generation, TVXQ, Super Junior as well as KARA, SISTAR, MBLAQ, B2ST, and the Wonder Girls. This event will broadcast through MBC and Google.

This will be the first time that a K-Pop concert will broadcast through not only a Korean channel, but through a major internet portal like Google, evidencing the rise of K-Pop’s popularity all over the world.

A representative of the event stated, “After hearing the news that Korean artists will be performing at the Google headquarters, curiosity has peaked even among the local event organizers. I think that previous performances by Korean artists were targeted towards Korean-Americans or the Koreans living abroad, but this time its appeal will spread to all fans of pop music in the US.”

In related news, SM artists will also be performing for their ‘SMTown Live‘ concert at the Honda Center in California on May 20th.

Playing the character of ‘Death’, Junsu performed a total of 32 times for the musical, selling out seats within 10 minutes of pre-sale tickets going on sale. With his history of records, stable acting, and singing talents, he’s managed to create a new name for himself as a musical actor.

Composer Sylvester Levay of ‘Elizabeth’ commented, “Kim Junsu’s ability to lead each scene was amazing, and his interpretation of his character was nothing short of charming. He’s an actor who knows what perfection on stage means.”

Music director Kim Moon Jung added, “I was surprised by the level of detail he put into his movements. He’s a prodigy of musicals.”

For the final performance of the musical on May 2nd, Junsu commanded the stage for the entire 160 minutes, captivating the audience with his charisma. His ability to accurately express happiness, sadness, and anger brought out a standing ovation from the 1,700 audience members.

Following the completion of his performance, Junsu expressed, “I feel that it was luck that I was offered ‘Elizabeth’. It’s a personal honor for me to have created an amazing work such as this with our nation’s top stars, and I learned a lot from the experience. I’d like to thank our audience members who filled up the seats from the first day to the last.”

In related news, Junsu is currently preparing for the release of his first solo album, ‘Tarantallegra‘.

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JYJ’s Kim Junsu was chosen as the artist whose comeback is the most anticipated by music fans, battling out even "the nation’s little sister", IU.

The music site Monkey 3 had its users vote in a poll on ‘the most anticipated comeback of May’, held from April 26-May 2. A total of 356 people voted in the poll, and chose JYJ’s Kim Junsu out of Baek Ji Young, LeeSsang, IU, Infinite and Ulala Session.

Kim Junsu made it to the top with a landslide 40 percent of the votes. The singer previously heightened anticipation for his first solo album with a teaser poster and the release of the title of his album, Xia. The first single cut of the album, Tarantallegra, was composed by Kim Junsu himself.

Meanwhile, IU came in second with 14 percent. Her upcoming single album Spring at the Age of Twenty, to be released on May 11, contains three tracks, and on May 4, IU will provide a preview of the album with the release of Peach, a track she wrote herself. Because her new songs will be sweet love songs, her fans are anticipating what new side of IU they’ll be meeting next.

Infinite followed in third place with 13 percent, garnering attention for its comeback after gathering popularity with Be Mine, the hip-hop duo LeeSsang came in fourth with 12 percent, Ulala Session, winning team of Mnet’s Superstar K3, came in fifth with 12 percent and Baek Ji Young could be found on sixth with nine percent.

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Music Bank, the multi K-pop artists concert from South Korea, will be in Hong Kong for the first time on 23 June 2012 for an exceptional show at AsiaWorld-Arena, following the phenomenal success encountered by K-pop artists such as Girls’ Generation, Super Junior, CnBlue and 2PM in the Hong Kong market recently.

The Hong Kong show will have the privilege to welcome eight of the most famous Korean artist groups who will set the audience on fire with their powerful choreography and their romantic ballads. The confirmed Artist lineup is TVXQ, Wonder Girls, Beast, CnBlue, F(x), MBlaq, Infinite and IU. Often punctuated by surprises and unique performances, the Music Bank K-Pop Festival is an electrifying, enchanting and top quality show.

K-pop fans should not miss this one-night only show. Presented by Korean Broadcasting System and promoted in Hong Kong by Midas Promotions, Music Bank in Hong Kong 2012 will storm the stage of AsiaWorld-Arena on 23 June 2012. Tickets to the show are on sale through HK Ticketing and Tom Lee Music Stores (www.hkticketing.com; tel: 31 288 288) from 8 May 2012.

TVXQ‘s Changmin revealed that he would like to replace Cho Kyuhyun as a new member of Super Junior.

During a recording for MBC‘s ‘Joo Byung Jin’s Talk Concert‘, Hallyu idols TVXQ, Super Junior, and Girls’ Generation guest-featured to film a special MT episode.

The members went around introducing themselves to everyone else, and Changmin introduced himself as a ‘visual artist’, continuing to boast about his appearance in a Japanese movie.

Leeteuk then revealed that Changmin often walks by the Super Junior rehearsal studio to peek in, looking extremely envious. Changmin was asked which member he would like to replace if he were to become a member of Super Junior.

With no hesitation whatsoever, Changmin answered, “I would like to join Super Junior by replacing Kyuhyun who is my friend, and easy to deal with,” causing everyone to explode into laughs.

The episode airs on May 3rd at 11:15PM KST.

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(Junsu) Elisabeth... When the suggestion first came to me that I should take on the role of Death.. I hesitated a lot.. Although I knew better than anyone else that it's such an excellent musical work and such a great role... but ultimately are these really the right fitting clothes for me? Such doubts began to surface in my mind...

(Junsu) But right now at this moment, after finishing the last performance, taking a step away from whether or not I performed well or did badly, I'm trying to think to myself, "Wasn't this a period of time where I was able to learn many things as a musical actor?" To the Elisabeth cast who have been my strength from the very beginning till the very end... Being able to do this together was yet another source of strength for me, and I was really happy.. Thank you all so, so much and to the audience who cried and laughed together with me as well, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

(Junsu) @joohyunieee Idols~ Forever~~~ Hahaha!

(Junsu) I tried not to cry... But at the final veil scene, as soon as I saw Sunyoung-noona, thoughts that "This really is the end huh," crossed my mind, and I ended up in tears in the end.. Though Death shouldn't do that, right........ I was really thankful to the two Elisabeths Sunyoung-noona and Joohyun-noona for crying together with me during that time.

(Junsu) And the best ensemble hyungs, noonas dong dongsaengs.. The best at pitching Kim Moon Jung-noona.. Writer In Seon-hyung.. The EMK family members that I love.. And to all the staff members outside of these people, thank you all very much.. Ah! And our six Angels of Death... Thank you all so much.

(Junsu) Ah also, Dong Suk who honestly feels more like the hyung than me, and.. ㅎㅎ Seunghyunnie who entered the world of musicals for the first time, thank you both so much~~^^

(gunboy77) @1215thexiahtic Oh yes!! Sorry I couldn't go for your perforance.. I wasn't able to get tickets for it.. ㅠㅠ(Junsu) @gunboy77 It's okay, hyung~^^ Let's see each other on the soccer fieldㅎ

(seungdaeK) @1215thexiahtic Hyung won't forget this too!!! I learnt so many things from you, and the chemistry that we exchanged on stage too... I think all these will remain in my memories for a long time~ Let's see each other again soon with another awesome musical work, and great people! We will see each other soon~^^ You worked hard~ XiahTod!!!^^(Junsu) @seungdaeK I suddenly recall this time we were talking in the waiting room and you kept saying you were the rediscovery of Kim Seungdae of whichever year.. Now, Hyung is truly the best musical actor in everyones eyes..^^ Although I'm in no place to comment on anyone.. Just by looking at the audience who cried while watching hyung's acting and listening to your singing.. Hyung is already the best acto... Even I, Death, always come out crying everytime after listening to hyung's Mirror Song, don't I~ Being able to do this together with you, I was really happy^^

(Tonyhong1004) At Junsu's invitation, I came to watch Elisabeth. As it was the last performance for himself, Junsu sang with his entire body and soul, and the many members of the audience and fans applauded at the finest performance, laughing and crying. And I did the same as well. The best performance, Elisabeth. The best musical actor Junsu, fighting! Tonight is an unforgettable night.

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

The celebrity soccer team made up of Korean entertainers called FC Men from Soo Won Blue Wings and the celebrity soccer team made up of Japanese entertainers called FC GEININ held a charity soccer game to help recovery efforts in east Japan, the region severely impacted by the major earthquake last year, at Tokyo National Stadium on April 28, and around 40,000 audience members glowed with enthusiasm while watching the game.

The soccer game was designed to remember the earthquake to mark its one year anniversary. A special performance by Juno (Kim Joon Ho), who is the twin brother of Kim Joon Soo of JYJ, and the five member group M.E.N led to an enthusiastic atmosphere before the game.

The soccer players from both teams appeared on the field and listened to both countries’ national anthems. The leader of FC MEN, Kim Joon Soo of JYJ, and actor Yoon Sang Hyun donated 20 million yen to Sakurai, the mayor of the city of Minamisoma in Fukushima Prefecture, which suffered the most severe damage from the major earthquake. Kim Joon Soo received a letter of appreciation from Nakasone, the former Japanese prime minister and the chairman of the Korea and Japan Collaboration Committee, for helping the revival of the region. Kim Joon Soo said before the game, “I am glad that I can participate in this meaningful event.” And Yoon Sang Hyun said, “It is my honor to become a coach of the Korean soccer team, and I will definitely lead this game to victory.”

FC MEN gave up the opening goal to the Japanese team, but the first half finished in a tie as the Japanese team scored an own goal. The two teams played a tight game in the second half, and the audience went wild while watching the game. FC MEN led the game with better physical conditioning and it was expected to win the game with the fourth goal by Shin Ki Hyun at the 39th minute of the second half, but the game became tied again as the Japanese team scored one more goal. The game looked likely to be tied, but Kim Joon Soo scored the fifth goal after receiving a pass from actor Lee Wan right before the game finished. The Korea celebrity soccer team won by a score of 5 to 4.

The 40,000 audience members cheered both teams with loud applause while watching the game. Kim Joon Soo, who ran the whole game without taking a rest for his fans, said, “I felt pressure as the Japanese team was too strong, but I am glad that we finally won the game. I thank our team members’ great effort.”

In addition, the players of FC MEN including Juno, Lee Wan, and Seo Ji Seok ran around the field and presented soccer balls to the audience who rooted for the two teams. [Yonhap]

Representatives from SM Entertainment’s top groups TVXQ, Super Junior and Girls’ Generation (SNSD) will be appearing together on a talk show.

TVXQ, Super Junior’s Lee Teuk and Eunhyuk and SNSD’s Tiffany and Seohyun will be appearing on the May 3 broadcast of MBC’s Joo Byung Jin Talk Concert, which will be set up to be an ‘MT special’.

When asked to introduce himself at the beginning of the MT, U-Know Yunho said, “I’m TVXQ’s charismatic man. I like to exercise,” to which Lee Teuk added, “U-Know Yunho would’ve gotten successful faster if he had become an athlete.” Super Junior’s Eunhyuk also drew out some laughs by revealing for the first time ever a story about how he first started drinking when he was 27 and how cute he becomes when he’s drunk.

Like the concern that U-Know Yunho voiced, “I’m worried because we know each other’s weaknesses too well,” the guests continued to spill on each other. They talked about how “U-Know Yunho is nosy and is good in fights” and how “Super Junior’s Eunhyuk has smelly feet.”

In the Lunch Box Talk section, the guests will talk about what they would want to tell their lovers, how they imagine their wives or husbands will wake them up in the morning and their other thoughts on marriage.

Kim Jae Joong is donning traditional Korean wear for his upcoming drama’s poster and has tweeted a photo of himself in it.

On May 2, Kim Jae Joong tweeted, “Dr. Jin fighting!” The picture showed Kim Jae Joong in traditional Joseon-era military wear, resting and enjoying a drink between shooting for the drama’s poster.

Kim Jae Joong’s Time Slip Dr. Jin will premiere on May 26 and will also star Song Seung Hun and Lee Bum Soo. The drama is an adaptation of a 10-year running Japanese manga on a talented surgeon in modern day Korea suddenly finding himself in the 1860s during Korea’s Joseon Dynasty.

It has been belatedly revealed that JYJ‘s Yoochun was involved in a car accident recently.

The accident occured at 1AM on April 26th while the singer/actor was being transported to the next filming location for the drama ‘Rooftop Prince‘ in Gwangju. His manager who was driving the van is said to have been dozing off at the wheel, leading the van to crash into the car in front.

Although Park Yoochun has been experiencing body aches, the actor has been unable to pay a visit to the hospital due to his extremely tight drama schedule.

A drama staff who was at the scene stated, “The other actors and actresses, including Park Yoochun, have a hectic schedule with less than two hours of sleep a day. Because managers are together with the actors/actresses, they too are suffering. All of the drama staff members are exhausted.”

As the accident had taken place before the ‘48th Baeksang Arts Award‘, Park Yoochun arrived at the ceremony riding Jaejoong‘s car instead of his van.

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TVXQ Yunho‘s father recently wrote a letter to Yunho’s fans, after they built a library in China in his son’s name.

The screen capture below recently surfaced on an online community site with the title, ‘A letter written by Yunho’s father on Yunho’s Chinese fan site (My Yunho).’

His father wrote,

Building a Yunho Library in China is a truly meaningful act. I just want to let you all know that the love and efforts of the fans and members brought Yunho extreme joy. Thank you to all the fans who continue to show unconditional love and support for TVXQ who don’t promote very often. Yunho will continue to aim for new heights, just as he was determined to do since the very beginning. Yunho will be able to continue spreading the love and draw bigger dreams, thanks to all the fans who have placed their loyal faith in Yunho. It was so good to hear the delightful news. I will pray that everyone will continue to be healthy, and be able to fulfill each one of their hopes and desires.”

Fans who read his letter remarked, “I’m so touched!”, as well as “Like father, like son. Both possess such warm hearts,” and “Yunho’s father sent a letter to fans? That’s amazing.”

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Jaejoong:

Doctor Jin Hwaiting!

Junsu:

▶mjkim8200 | Director-nim...Nuna, about today's successful conclusion haha hwaiting -[in reply to]- It was a very early final performance for you!! What can I do!! ㅠㅠ You worked hard. I will miss you.. ㅠㅠ▶yoonphantom | Hyung, since we were able to stand together on the stage, it was very niceㅜ -[in reply to]- You really worked really hard...until the last one, coolly set the stage on fire!! Fire~~!!^^

Yoochun:

▶beyondmonica | Whoah... goosebumps... really... whoah... Later, when Yoochun has a daughter, I think you're not gonna be a Daughter Stupid but a Daughter Sunflower~

*Daughter Stupid (ddal babo) is when the father treats the daughter with great care when teaching her while Daughter Sunflower (ddal haebaragi) is when the father lets the daughter learn on her own as a way to teach her.

▶wowkimsohyun | That's good to know..^^ Stupid... don't get sick ㅡㅡ;; -[in reply to]- Thank you^^ Now I have gotten~totally better!! You must have been busy and yet you still worry about me, you're really kind^^~~ Your highness

Everyone has at least one door that leads to their heart's secret... http://yfrog.com/obrodjp

You're going to be scolded if you get sick!!!

It was very very fun so I wasn't able to take a rest!!!^^ There wasn't any change after all~~^^ http://yfrog.com/obhhkzuj

The most expensive... and cheapest painting in the world...http://t.co/Pxo7wGib

You... and I, are being blessed... http://yfrog.com/odkp1rp

Spring rain.. The day that the sky's blanket has approached me, and like that, slowly, time is aplenty... http://yfrog.com/mmj9dmp

Ahn Suk Hwan drew attention when he gave high praise to Park Yoochun (plays the crown prince), who he collaborates with in “Rooftop Prince”.

Ahn Suk Hwan expressed, “This was my first time working with Yoochun. Although he looks very handsome, he is also very considerate to the people around him, and has a very positive mindset. In particular, his acting in each episode is impressive. This kind of junior will continue to do even better in the future.”

TVXQ’s Yunho revealed his feelings about the concert held in New York, America.

On the afternoon of 30 April, a showcase was held at CGV Yeongdeungpo for the documentary movie “I Am” which was taken in Times Square. SNSD, TVXQ, Super Junior, Kang Ta and other SM Entertainment artists attended this showcase, and spoke about their feelings towards the concert that was held at Madison Square Garden in October last year.

TVXQ’ Yunho said, “As expected, it was a dream stage. Personally, I really respect Michael Jackson, so it was really touching to be able to stand on the same stage as he did. The feeling of “maybe this way I can be on the same level as him..” overtook me. This is something I could never have imagined before. And the most meaninful thing aws that I was able to do this with my friends at SM” he said.

(Irrelevant portions omitted)

This showcase event was broadcast to the world live via the global Mnet.com. It was event that mobilized the hallyu stars at SM, was held in a sold out cinema with 550 seats, and garnered a great amount of attention from fans as well as mass communication channels both locally and overseas. The movie “I Am” is a movie that shows hidden footage of how the SM artists grew into global stars. It will be revealed on 10 May.

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Actor Seo Ji Suk participated in the Korean-Japanese celebrities charity soccer tournament, which was held in Japan in aid of victims of the Tohoku Earthquake.

According to his management agency on 30 April, So Ji Suk played the full game during the “Tohoku Earthquake Reconstruction Support Charity Match”, which was held at the National Stadium in Tokyo on 28 April, and contributed to the 5-4 win. The day’s match was between FC MEN, formed by artists including JYJ’s Junsu, Juno, Lee Wan, Park Gun Hyung, Yoon Sang Hyun and M.E.N, and Japanese celebrity team “FC GEININ”. Over 40,000 spectators came to watch this showdown between the two teams.

(irrelevant portions omitted)

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Note: Tomorrow (2/5) is Junsu's last 2 show as Death in Elisabeth Musical

(Junsu) Before I realized it.. it's reached the end huh...^^;;

(Junsu) Thank you for giving our mother such pretty clothes as presents~^^ Gguljame~ I hope business becomes even greaterㅎ (T/N: Gguljame 꿀자매 is an online shopping mall set up by the two sisters Lee Hyun Kyung and Lee Hyun Young http://www.gguljame.co.kr/)

(LUsyndrome) A picture with Junsu-hyung today after the last show~~Boohoo.. It's sad ㅜ (Note: Lee Seunghyun plays Rudolf in Elisabeth musical. Today is his last performance with Junsu)

JYJ’s Junsu had revealed the visual concept of his album last week with “Unequalled,” and has now revealed a teaser poster and his album title.

On 30 April, his management company revealed the teaser poster for his first solo album via the JYJ Official Facebook page.
In this teaser poster, a dark image of Junsu wearing a cape is shown, and the title of his new album “Xia Trantellegra” is written as well.

“Trantellegra” is a spell that makes people dance, and this album contains songs that are written by Junsu humself, including the title track.

The image on the teaser poster shows Junsu wrapped in a veil, and which exudes a powerful aura and the energy can be felt, creating a lot of interest for this jacket image.

His management company said, “The title of this album will be called “Xia” “Xiah” is Junsu’s identity, and bears the meaning of the cumulative power that he has gathered from the love he recieves from everyone.”

Junsu’s first solo album “Xia” will start its online and offline sales from 4 May onwards.

Junsu’s second teaser video will be released on 2 May, via their official youtube channel, and the veil will be removed from the jacket on 4 May.

Also, on 19 -20 May, Junsu will be holding his first solo concert at Jamshil Stadium, and starting with Thailand on 27 May, he will be embarking on his 6 city Asia tour. In the meanwhile, the first round of ticket sales in Thailand saw 3,000 tickets snapped up in 10 minutes, a new record, and is once again proof of Junsu’s ticket power.

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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

(Yoochun) Everyone has a door that leads to the secrets in their hearts...

(Yoochun) @wowkimsohyun That's a relief..^^ Silly girl.... Don't be sick ㅡㅡ;;(wowkimsohyun) @6002theMicky Thank you^^ Now I'm all~ recovered and well!! How kind you are for worrying about me when you must be so busy^^~ Your highness

(beyondmonica) @6002theMicky Wow... goosebumps..... wow.. It seems like in future when Yoochun has a daughter, he will become not a daughter-idiot, but a daughter-sunflower (Yoochun) @beyondmonica Silly... Don't be like this...

TVXQ’s Yunho recently revealed that Super Junior’s Shindong didn’t give up exaggerating and overreacting in New York as well.

On April 30, the showcase for the movie I AM was held at the CGV Youngdeungpo, in Youngdeungpo, Seoul.

TVXQ’s Yunho flashed back the SM Town Live Concert at Madison Square Gardon, saying, “I couldn’t believe I gave a performance on the same stage Michael Jackson performed on. I wondered if I was comparable to Jackson, and that just made me take a look at my feet.”

And the superstar jokingly revealed, “I was thinking how meaningful it was to hold a concert with all the SM entertainers, but Shindong didn’t give up exaggerating and overreacting.”

With this exposure, Shindong seemed embarrassed, but other members of Super Junior all agreed, quipping, “Shin overreacts wherever he goes.”

The playful exaggerator said, “It was a dream concert. I still can’t believe I was a part of that. I wish the concert had lasted longer.”